Popular cloud storage provider iDrive wants to power the next generation of autonomous vehicles with a $1,500 learning platform
Cloud storage provider iDrive has launched a licensable software stack called IDrive Autonomy Assisted Driving for automotive manufacturers. The platform offers an L2+ driver-assistance system that enables hands-free highway driving while keeping the human driver responsible for the vehicle. Priced at $1,500 per car, the solution aims to provide an affordable shortcut for companies lacking in-house autonomous driving capabilities.
- ▪iDrive is offering a licensable software stack named IDrive Autonomy Assisted Driving to automotive companies.
- ▪The system is classified as L2+ automation, which allows for hands-free driving on highways but requires the driver to remain attentive and responsible.
- ▪The technology utilizes crowdsourced mapping and multi-camera arrays to provide features like automatic lane changes and traffic jam support.
- ▪The platform is priced at $1,500 per vehicle, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to developing proprietary autonomous driving systems.
- ▪The software is built on a foundation model that is continuously trained and is already being tested in the field.
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Pro Popular cloud storage provider iDrive wants to power the next generation of autonomous vehicles with a $1,500 learning platform News By Christian Cawley Published 11 September 2026 It's about the stack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Wayve/Uber) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter IDrive Autonomy Assisted Driving is a licensable software stack for automotive companiesThe software is an L2+ driver-assistance platform, considered to be the “sweet spot” of autonomous drivingThe L2+ automation system is capable of self-driving while a human…
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